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2020 Suggested Summer Reading – 1st Grade
Popular Picture Books
7 Ate 9: The Untold Story by Tara Lazar (RL: 1.5). When 7 is accused of eating 9, worried 6
hires a detective to investigate.
After the Fall by Dan Santat (RL: 3.3). After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of
climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds.
Bad Seed by Jory John (RL: 1.3). A bad seed who cuts in line, never washes his hands or feet,
and lies.
Barkus by Patricia MacLachlan (RL: 2.3). Barkus is a large and very smart dog who comes to
live with seven-year-old Nicky when Nicky's Uncle Everton goes traveling--and soon he is a family and
school favorite.
Baseball Buzz (Sports Illustrated Kids Series) by C.C. Joven (RL: 0.7). Jackson loves
baseball, but a bee in the outfield causes him to miss a fly ball, and the game is stopped until the bee
finally departs.
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach (RL 3.0). When a sandwich goes
missing, it seems that a bear is the unlikely culprit.
Biscuit Flies a Kite (Biscuit Series) by Alyssa Capucilli (RL: 0.7). It seems like the perfect
day to fly a kite, until-oh, no!-the wind begins to blow it away!
The Blobfish Book by Jessica Olien (RL: 3.6). An introduction to the blobfish and other facts
about sea creatures in the deepest reaches of the ocean.
The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak (RL: 1.6). In this book with no pictures, the reader
has to say every silly word, no matter what.
Charlotte the Scientist is Squished! by Camille Andros (RL: 2.9). Charlotte, a serious
scientist and a bunny, uses the scientific method to solve her problem: being squished by her many
brothers and sisters.
Dear Boy or Dear Girl by Amy Rosenthal (RL: 1.3). Life lessons about how to be strong and
love yourself.
Don’t Push the Button by Bill Cotter (RL: 1.5). The only rule in Larry's book is that the reader
not push the button, but when no one is looking, it may be irresistible.
Don’t Throw It to Mo by David Adler (RL: 1.5). Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins football
team. The kids on the rival team tease him for being a 'butterfingers' who's too tiny to catch the ball.
Drawn Together by Mihn Le (RL: 2.8). A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural
barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.
Fly Guy’s Big Family by Tedd Arnold (RL: 1.4). Fly Guy misses his family, so Buzz invites them
to a surprise party and his mother, father, and thousands of brothers and cousins show up.

Radnor Township School District 2020 Suggested Summer Reading List                Dahlstrom, McCloy, Piechotta

Franklin’s Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell (RL: 2.4). A magical story about a little girl and
a dragon who dream up a plan to share their love of books and stories.
The Good Egg by Jory John (RL: 1.9). A very good egg learns to relax and not be perfect all the
time.
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick (RL 1.6). When a mysterious boy
falls from the sky, friends D.J. and Gina must discover the secrets of his identity and help him save the
world.
How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk (RL: 1.7). Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot,
Pascal, need to build a sandcastle before summer vacation is over, and they're going to do it using code.
I Lost my Tooth by Mo Willems (RL: 1.4). Friends search for Zoom Squirrel's missing baby
tooth.
The Infamous Ratsos by Kara LaReau (RL: 2.2). Rat brothers Louie and Ralphie Ratso try to
prove they can be as rough and tough as their father in the Big City, but every time they try to show how
tough they are, they end up accidentally doing good deeds instead.
Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall (RL: 2.2). Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by Dori Hillestad Butler (RL:
1.4). Kayla, has baked some treats for a friend's new puppy but some go missing and it is up to King to
find the culprit.
Moo Moo in a Tutu by Tim Miller. Moo Moo the cow surprises her roommate Mr. Quackers the
duck when she decides to become a ballerina.
Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins (RL: 2.7). Bruce the bear likes to keep to himself. But when
his hard-boiled goose eggs turn out to be real, live goslings, he starts to lose his appetite.
Mouse and Hippo by Mike Twohy (RL: 1.8). When Hippo saves Mouse after he falls into the
lake, Mouse paints his new friend's portrait to thank him.
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton (RL: 2.0). Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky
narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. Join them as they discover the whole wide ocean together.
Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School by Kim Dean (RL: 0.8). Pete the Cat asks everyone for
advice on what to wear so he can look cool but figures out that he only needs to be himself to be cool.
Snail & Worm Again by Tina Kügler (RL: 0.9). Snail and worm show what it means to come out
of their own shall.
Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great by Bob Shea (RL: 1.9). Envy turns to admiration and
finally to friendship for Goat and Unicorn.
We Dig Worms! by: Kevin McCloskey (RL 1.9). Learn fun facts about worms and their
important role in our environment.
What to Do with a Box by Jane Yolen (RL 1.6). A simple box can be a child's most imaginative
plaything.
Where are My Books? By Debbie Ridpath (RL: 2.4). A boy investigates a squirrelly situation
to track down his missing stories.
Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom and Salaam by Fauzia Gilani-Williams (RL: 2.0). Two
neighbors have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help
each other?
You Will be my Friend! By Peter Brown (RL: 2.0). Lucy, a young bear, starts her day
determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is
about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her.
You’re Missing It! by: Brady Smith (RL: 0.8). A busy Hollywood couple spins a hilarious
cautionary tale about what happens when you are glued to your phone.

Radnor Township School District 2020 Suggested Summer Reading List                  Dahlstrom, McCloy, Piechotta

Informational
All the World by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon (RL: 1.8). Follows a group of family
     members and friends through the course of a day as they learn the importance of all
     things great and small
Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Cen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to
  Cambridge? by Carrie Clickard (RL: 1.7). Get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for
     popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States.
Flying Frogs and Walking Fish by Steve Jenkins (RL: 4.2). Text and illustrations explore unusual
     animal locomotion.
The Flying Girl: How Aida De Acosta Learned to Soar by Margarita Engle (RL: 4.4). The true
     story of Aída de Acosta, the first woman to fly a motorized aircraft.
Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray (RL: 1.9). Learn just why the mother nesting bird
     stays quiet and still while sitting on her eggs.
If Sharks Disappeared by Lily Williams (RL: 4.8). What would happen if sharks disappeared from
     our planet?
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins (RL: 3.0). Looks at the ways in which
     different animals use their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails.
The William Hoy Story: How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game by Nancy Churnin
   (RL: 1.7). A deaf baseball player leaves a lasting impression on the game when he introduces signs
     for "strike" and "ball.
Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonia Sotomayor (RL: 2.3). An autobiographical picture book of
     Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Poetry
Change: A Child’s First Poetry Collection by Charlotte Zolotow (RL: 3.6). Poems and color
illustrations show the changing of the seasons.
Daniel Finds a Poem by Micha Archer (RL: 2.2). A little boy's animal friends help him discover the
poetry to be found in nature.
Hi, Koo! by Jon Muth (RL: 2.3). Contains twenty-six illustrated haikus about the four seasons.
Once I Ate a Pie by Patricia Maclachlan (RL 1.9). A collection of fourteen poetic examples of a
dog's life from the perspective of the animals.
This is the Earth by Diane Z. Shore (RL: 4.1). Learn how to create a greener, healthier world.
When Green Becomes Tomatoes by Julie Fogliano (RL: 2.8). A book of poetry moving through
the seasons.

Pennsylvania Youngs Reader’s Choice K-3 Nominees 2020-2021
Billie Jean! How Tennis Star Billie Jean King Changed Women’s Sports by Mara Rockliff
Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings
Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot! by CeCe Bell
A Computer Called Katherine by Suzanne Slade
Daring Dozen: The Twelve Who Walked on the Moon by Suzanne Slade
Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet by Megan Frazer Blakemore
Hidden City: Poems of Urban Wildlife by Sarah Grace Tuttle
Leila in Saffron by Rukhsanna Guidroz
My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero
The Party and Other Stories by Sergio Ruzzier
Potato Pants by Laurie Keller
Sun! One in a Billion by Stacy McAnulty
Sign Off by Stephen Savage
The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach
Warren and Dragon: 100 Friends by Ariel Bernstein

Radnor Township School District 2020 Suggested Summer Reading List                 Dahlstrom, McCloy, Piechotta

SERIES FOR 1ST GRADERS
Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish
A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy
Bad Kitty by Nick Bruell
Black Lagoon Adventures by Mike Thaler
Bramble and Maggie by Jessie Haas
Bunjitsu Bunny by John Himmelman
Cam Jansen by David Adler
Captain Awesome by Stan Kirby
Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder
Cork and Fuzz by Dori Chaconas
Cowgirl Kate by Erica Silverman
The Critter Club by Callie Barkley
Dino Sports by Lisa Wheeler
The Data Set by Ada Hopper
Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon
Dragon by Dav Pilkey
Elephant and Piggie by Mo Willems
Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
Franny K. Stein by Jim Benton
Galaxy Zack by Ray O’Ryan
Henry & Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
Katie Woo by Fran Manushkin
King and Kayla by Dori Hillestad Butler
Little Rhino by Ryan Howard
Lola LeVine, Drama Queen by Monica Brown
Mr. Putter and Tabby by Cynthia Rylant
Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Owl Diaries by Rebecca Elliott
Pigeon Books by Mo Willems
Poppleton by Cynthia Rylant
Princess in Black by Shannon Hale
Roscoe Riley by Katherine Applegate
Sofia Martinez by Jacqueline Jules
What Do You Do with a: Problem? / Chance / An idea? by Kobi Yamada
Who Would Win? by Jerry Pallotta
Zoo Borns by Andrew Bleiman

Radnor Township School District 2020 Suggested Summer Reading List   Dahlstrom, McCloy, Piechotta